Criminology lost a world leader with the untimely death of Richard Ericson in 2007. Ericson was one of the most prolific, influential and widely cited criminologists of his generation, producing monumental and pathbreaking works on how the criminal justice system and other key institutions attempt to control crime, manage risk and produce security. This volume, edited by three of Professor Ericson's colleagues and co-authors, presents a sampling of Ericson's acclaimed work on such topics as juvenile justice, policing, the courts, the media, the insurance industry, and national security. The book is required reading for scholars interested in understanding the dynamics of crime, risk and security and for those eager to learn more about one of the field's most important and innovative researchers and scholars.

Richard Ericson was one of the most important and widely-cited criminologists of his generation and this volume, edited by three of his colleagues, brings together a selection of his influential research essays and articles. The topics covered include juvenile justice, policing, the courts, the media, the insurance industry and national security. Overall, the collection enables scholars and researchers to develop a greater understanding of the dynamics of crime, risk and security.